Tag Archives: Peanut-Free

The photo below features an actual text from my sister. She’s hilarious, and though I love Chopped too, no truer words have ever been spoken about the show. And of course the Weekly Wrap Up: Recipe Monday: From-Scratch Brownies Homeschool Tuesday: Our First Day of Second Grade Wednesday: Why Breaking is Okay… Thurday: Homeschooling … Continue reading →

I like to be very descriptive in my titles, you see. That way there’s no mystery because no matter what people say, surprises are not fun…Anyway. I’m positive from-scratch brownies are far cheaper than the pre-boxed kind, though I don’t intend on doing the math. The truth is, I simply prefer to make things from … Continue reading →

One of the biggest money savers we’ve come across is homemade treats. Pre-packaged sweets that are safe are usually stupidly expensive, and J and I like to cook anyway, so why not right? Today, I’m sharing one of our absolute favorites. Yes, that is the name of the recipe. No, I’m not being conceited. These … Continue reading →

I love snickerdoodle cookies. I think they are the perfect amount of sweet, so when I saw this post for snickerdoodle bread, I knew I’d have to make it. I know you want to make some too, so here is my take on the recipe. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp … Continue reading →

My sister recently had her baby shower (!) and it was a lovely gathering. There was no pressure or games (as this is her second child and second boy), it was simply a gathering of loved ones to celebrate the impending arrival. Anyhow, I was called upon (fairly last-minute) to do one of my favorite … Continue reading →

I’ve been wanting to write (and rave) about my beautiful baby shower, but I’ve been waiting for pictures. They still haven’t made their way to me, but I can’t wait any more. Here’s the only picture I do have. I have to start by saying that I don’t really know the details of who set … Continue reading →

Halloween used to be my favorite holiday, but when we discovered J’s peanut allergy, it stopped feeling like days in the Green Room, trying on costumes for a play. It started to feel like Russian Roulette. Even if we managed to scope safe candy (not an easy task), there was always the contact with unsafe … Continue reading →